No specific discussion regarding Sheikh Hasina: Pranay Verma

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma met with Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin on Sunday. However, they did not specifically discuss Sheikh Hasina, Verma said.

"The meeting was more about how we can take forward our relations in the coming days," said Verma to media after the meeting held at the foreign ministry in Dhaka.

Responding to a question, the envoy said they did not specifically talk about the issue related to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

The meeting focused on advancing mutual cooperation in line with the shared aspirations of both Bangladesh and India for peace, security, and development, he added. Both sides emphasized the importance of reinvigorating regular bilateral mechanisms to address key issues.

Regarding the next round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Bangladesh, Verma noted that this was a subject of their discussions.

The previous FOC was held in New Delhi on November 23, 2022.